Lot 131

Ancient Indo-Scythians Azes II Bronze Unit

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2500 - 3000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MIG # 864b, Senior # 107
Metal Composition
Bronze
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
18.52 mm
Weight
5.12 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 1st Century BC

Ancient, Indo-Scythians, Azes II (c. 1st Century BC), Bronze Unit, 5.12 gms, 18.52 mm, Obverse: King seated cross-legged facing, holding whip in right hand, sceptre in lap, Greek legend around partially seen ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY’, Reverse: Winged Hermes standing facing, turned slightly to left, caduceus on left arm, right arm outstretched, control marks at left and right, Kharoshthi legend around partially reading ‘maharajasarajarajasamahatasaayasa’, MIG # 864b, Senior # 107, fine to very fine, rare.